The Modern Leader

Traits of a Modern Leader

With a new type of employee emerging in the workplace and new ways of working, it requires a new type of leadership behaviour in order to engage and motivate them. Below are the key traits required by all Modern Leaders to successfully lead a Modern Workforce

Communicate the purpose

Modern Leaders are clear on the purpose of the organisation, and they communicate it clearly and authentically as often as possible

Be collaborative

We live in a world of instant communication, sharing, and openness, which Modern Leaders must embrace to facilitate effective collaboration

Flexible in their approach

Modern organisations are becoming more complex and the pace of change increasing. As such, one person cannot know and do it all, so they must be flexible and able to adapt

Confident yet Selfless

The best leaders know they have to gain the respect of their followers. This requires them to be confident in their abilities, but selfless in their commitment to the company purpose and it’s employees

Live the company values

Values are important to Modern Employees and the best Modern Leaders live the company values everyday and inspire others to do the same

Have a coaching style

Modern Leaders really see the value in developing their teams and spend time coaching them to reach their full potential

Focus on people not just profits

Making a profit is vital for any business, but Modern Employees do not want to work for a business or leader that doesn’t also consider the needs of people and the planet as much as they do profit

Emotionally Intelligent

People are the lifeblood of any business, so Modern Leaders must have a high level of emotional intelligence and be good listeners in order to quickly understand their team’s needs and react to them effectively

Times have changed and for many jobs you no longer need to be at a fixed place of work between 9-5, meaning businesses need to evolve their ways of working to ensure they stay relevant for the Modern World of Work

About Adam Henderson

Adam Henderson is prominent writer, speaker and consultant on the Millennial workforce and the Changing World of Work. His articles have been read by over 1 million people, has done a TED talk titled ‘Rethinking Work for the Modern World‘ and works with businesses to help them bridge the gap between their current ways of working and the needs of their growing modern workforce and new world of work

What is the Millennial Mindset?

The Millennial Mindset represents a new way of thinking about work and is not confined to just an age group. Millennials are simply early adopters of a new way of working, which is now starting to spread across other generations, giving rise to the Modern Employee. This is increasing the pressure on traditional businesses to fundamentally change their ways of working so they do not become irrelevant in the New World of Work.